1956 Austin A 40 vs. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 868 kg more than 1956 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Austin A 40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe (336 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 40 | 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Austin | Hyundai |
| Model | A 40 | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1898 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 75 L |
